A WB-50D aircraft of the 59th Weather Reconnaissance Flight takes off from Kindley AFB, Bermuda

A U.S. Air force WB-50D Weather Service aircraft, tail number 50-4040, assigned to the 59th Weather Reconnaissance Flight (Hurricane Hunters) begins a takeoff roll and goes a long distance on the runway, but is never seen actually breaking ground. Navigator steps up into bubble canopy with a sextant. View from behind the copilot in cockpit of a WB-50D, as it takes off from Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda. View of pilot in the left seat, at the controls. View of the copilot. in the right seat.